Spier Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Spier Family Foundation is a private foundation in Foxborough, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $561,050 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $80,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$561,050
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $533,284 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $581,683 | 33 | $11.7 million |
| 2024 | $533,284 | 34 | $12.6 million |
| 2025 | $561,050 | 41 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
Spier Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Spier Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 20 | $264,850 |
| Colorado | 3 | $183,700 |
| Florida | 9 | $82,500 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $9,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $3,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hockomock Area YMCA | General charitable purposes | $80,000 |
| Groundworks Art Lab | General charitable purposes | $67,500 |
| Local Theater Company | General charitable purposes | $66,200 |
| I Have A Dream Foundation of Boulder County | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Boston College | General charitable purposes | $37,000 |
| Rise Above Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Collier County | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| NCH Center for Philanthropy | General charitable purposes | $22,000 |
| New Hope | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center | General charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| Project Build | General charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| Attleboro Arts Museum Inc | General charitable purposes | $11,000 |
| Joe Andruzzi Foundation | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Mass Arts Center | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| NCH Medical Diplomats | General charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Saint Anselm College | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Umass Amherst | General charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Be Like Brit Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Bethany Church | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Harvest Hands | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Lynn Ministries | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Sturdy Health Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Community College of Rhode Island | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Fairfield University | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Framingham State University | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts College of Art and Design | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| University of New England | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| University of New Hampshire | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Foxboro Discretionary Fund | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Florida Southwestern State College | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Naples Botanical Garden | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Naples Zoo | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| American Warrior Initiative | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Attleboro Area Interfaith Collaborative | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Champions for Learning | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| World Vision Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Foxboro Cemetary Corporation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander L Spier
- Sonja R Spier
- Gregory P Spier
- Kathryn Crane-Spier
Questions people ask
Does Spier Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Spier Family Foundation give?
$561,050 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Spier Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexander L Spier (Trustee), Sonja R Spier (Trustee), Gregory P Spier (Trustee) and Kathryn Crane-Spier (Trustee).
What does Spier Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.